Oil has been discovered at a site on the border or Surrey and Sussex.

Horse Hill Developments has been drilling an exploration well at the site near Horley and the oil could be being extracted within two years.

Frack Free Surrey held a protest meeting on Sunday over fears the company may use fracking on the site, however the company guarantees that the fracking technique will not be used.

Geologists have suggested that the oil and gas reserves at Horse Hill site could be worth about £2bn, with production beginning in about two years.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-29519170

A teenage girl from from Crawley has been attacked whilst walking home through Tilgate Park.

The girl fought off the man who grabbed her her by both arms. The incident happened shortly before 10am last Saturday.

The 14-year-old had self defence training and kicked and punched the man until she was clear of him before running off.

A short time later a 35-year-old man from Crawley was arrested on suspicion of assault. He was questioned before being released on bail until 31 October.

The attacker is described as white, very thin, around 5′ 7″ and aged 30 to 40. He had pale skin, had stubble on his chin and was wearing a black tracksuit with the hood up and cuffs slightly rolled up.

Detectives want to find anyone who saw the teenager being grabbed or where her attacker went next.

http://www.sussex.police.uk/whats-happening/latest/news-stories/2014/10/08/teenage-girl-fights-off-attacker-in-crawley-park

Crawley Swimming Club has turned 50.

MP for Crawley, Henry Smith, attended their anniversary at a special Open Meet at K2 Leisure Centre over the weekend.

Mr Smith was given a framed cap by the swimming club which he says ‘will take pride of place on the wall in my local office!’.

Could you help a young person on the road to independence?

West Sussex County Council is looking for more people to become Supported Lodgings providers – helping a young, vulnerable person prepare for adult life by helping them to develop the skills they need while living in a safe, stable and supportive place.

An information day is being held at County Hall North in Horsham on Wednesday 22nd October, 10 in the morning through to 4 in the afternoon.

To find out more contact 01403 229400, visit the website or attend the drop in event at County Hall North.

Memorial Park in Redhill will reopen this weekend.

It follows a £1.5 million facelift as part of the wider Redhill regeneration.

Facilities include a new cafe pavillion and toilets; bigger children’s play area, a ‘sports zone’ including tennis courts and gym equipment; as well as new landscaping features.

The Park reopens on Saturday.